Early Intervention & Preschool Budget Costs Becomes Significant Issue for County
Solid waste management plan moves forward incrementally
A substantial projected cost increase to the Putnam County Health Department's Early Intervention and Preschool budget has raised financial concerns that must be addressed. That was the message Dr. Full Story
Cimarron Ranch Litigation is Focus of PV Supervisor Tendy Comments at Town Board Meeting
Kaspar accuses Tendy of holding illegal public hearing and personal vendetta
Putnam Valley Supervisor Bob Tendy used the time allotted to him for his opening supervisory comments at the June 18, 2008 Town Board meeting to present an argument justifying the Town's litigation actions against Cimarron Ranch (owned by Alex Kaspar), and others for conducting a commercial operation in a residential neighborhood, and the resulting dangerous truck traffic, Full Story
Mayor Phillips Raises Concept of Building Dock at Old Dockside Property
Plan could mean larger involvement with Quadricentennial celebration
Cold Spring Mayor Anthony Phillips raised the prospect last week of waterfront participation in next year's 400th anniversary celebration of Henry Hudson's famous sail up the river by announcing a tentative plan to use a $45,000 grant to build a dock to welcome visiting vessels. Full Story
Pro and Anti Bullriding Forces Have Showdown Before Legislators
Unlicensed contractors face seizure of equipment
Most of the June 19, 2008 meeting of the Rules Committee of the Legislature was taken up with testimony from both sides in an attempt to decide whether to permit bullriding in the County. The proposal to have bullriding events has been made by a Patterson resident. Full Story
Assemblywoman Galef Hosts Senior Forum
Focus on new state laws protecting seniors & consumer scams that target older citizens
Seniors are more vulnerable than ever to consumer fraud scams, especially now when federal rebate checks start to flow putting more available cash in their hands. Full Story
PV Board Meeting Fills in Details of Town's Activities
Artwork sought for display at local cultural events
In addition to talking about the issue of the Cimarron Ranch situation, the Town Board also heard reports at the Town Board monthly meeting on June 18, 2008 from the various town committees and organizations. Full Story
Hannah Schmidt Named 2008 PVHS Valedictorian
2008 Valedictorian Hannah Schmidt, of Putnam Valley, is a member of the National Honor Society, the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society (Secretary), the Tri-M Music Honor Society (Secretary), and the French Honor Society. She has worked on the school newspaper and literary magazine, is active in Stage Crew and PVHS TheatreWorks, and played piano in the PVHS Jazz Ensemble. She has studied classical ballet, piano, and voice, and served on the Concert Tour planning committee for the PVHS Mixed Choir. Hannah was selected to be one of two 2008 student representatives to the PV Board of Education, attending meetings and reporting to the Board on PVHS student activities, and was a student representative to the Superintendent Selection Committee that hired Dr. Marc Space in 2007. She was a member of the first ever PVHS team to participate in the News 12 Academic Challenge, a televised regional student quiz bowl. She has both mentored and tutored younger students throughout her high school career. A tireless volunteer, she has worked in both the Make a Difference and Interact (Co-President) community service organizations and is a Guidance Department Intern. Hannah is a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student, has achieved High Honor Roll all four years, and is a recipient of both the Harriet A. Gair Community Service Award and the PVHS Principal's Leadership Award. She plans to study English literature at SUNY Geneseo. Because of her stellar achievement, Hannah will automatically become one of two winners of the 2008 PVHS PTSA Achievement Award. Principal Herlihy commented, "I came to know Hannah Schmidt upon my arrival in March of 2007 as Interim Principal of Putnam Valley High School because of her incredible talent as a scholar, musician, and young woman of character and integrity. After going through a rigorous selection process, she was named student representative to the Board of Education and has continued to achieve at the highest level in all areas of our school community." Full Story
Matthew Pergamo is Haldane's Valedictorian
Matthew Pergamo is the Haldane High School Valedictorian for the class of 2008. Matthew will be attending George Washington University, majoring in history with a focus on premed. He has very positive feelings about his years at Haldane. Matthew stated, "Attending a small school is a unique experience since you really get to know everyone. Full Story
Adrian O'Barr is Haldane 2008 Salutatorian
Adrian O'Barr is the Haldane High School Salutatorian for 2008. He will be attending Vassar College in the fall of 2009 after traveling across the country with his brother to work on organic farms, primarily in the Pacific Northwest, for a year. He hopes to refine and test his passions during his break from traditional education. Full Story
2008 PVHS Salutatorian is Shannon Brown
2008 Salutatorian Shannon Brown, of Lake Peekskill, has been inducted into the National Honor Society, the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and was Vice President of the newly chartered French Honor Society at PVHS. Shannon was a 4- year active member of the PVHS Make a Difference Club (Treasurer). She also participated in Stage Crew, Interact Club, and Model Congress. Full Story
Cold Spring Village Police Issue Warning About Scam
The Village of Cold Spring Police Department is investigating an incident involving the scam of a cashier at a local supermarket. The suspect entered the store, approached the cashier and conducted several small transactions. During the transactions the suspect changes the amount and denominations of the bills while paying for the items. Full Story
Nelsonville to Dedicate Street to Former Mayor William J. Merando
On Monday, June 30, 2008, at 10 am, a street dedication will be held honoring the memory of former Mayor William J. Merando, who died on February 16, 2008. The dedication will take place on the corner of Main Street and Pearl Street. All are invited to attend. Full Story
New North Highlands Fire House Construction Underway
Construction activities at the North Highlands Fire House located on Fishkill Road are moving along. The Fire Department is still maintaining its fire coverage responsibilities with their equipment dispersed throughout Philipstown during the construction phase. The Department hopes to have construction completed by the summer of 2009. Full Story
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